Associate Consultant - Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages

Job Description

HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters. As part of the HKA team you can expect: The opportunity to join a supportive environment where you will receive support and mentoring from testified experts. A diverse and vibrant office environment in Sydney with colleagues spread across different technical disciplines. A company that cares about its people and is committed to making a difference. You can join a variety of committees who drive initiatives in Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Health & Wellbeing. The Opportunity Our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages (FACD) team in Sydney has rapidly expanded in headcount at the start of 2025. We now would like to welcome an Associate Consultant into the team! You will leverage your accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and communication skills, to bring a new dimension to your accounting perspective. You will be mentored by our world-leading Expert Witnesses in best practice and will be able to pursue multiple pathways in your career, whether you want to be a technical subject matter specialist, or to testify in the witness stand. HKA will assist you along your journey with a supportive network, and a generous tuition reimbursement scheme. This is an opportunity to work on disputes and forensic accounting investigations projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific region in a variety of industries. In this role, you will be responsible for: Assisting in the production of expert reports. Researching and analysing quantitative and qualitative data. Conducting financial analysis and investigations. Developing financial models from transactional and financial data. Using relevant software tools for research and analysing data. Communicating results and work product as appropriate, internally and externally to clients. Assisting in client events and business development. Who You Are You might be an analytical and inquisitive individual looking to start your journey in Forensic Accounting, or you might be someone already in the field seeking a larger team to guide you through your journey. If any of the above sounds like you, we want to hear from you! This is what we are looking for: You are a strategic thinker who is comfortable working through ambiguity and loves an intellectual challenge. You have strong problem-solving skills, and an attention to detail. You have exceptional written and communication skills. You enjoy a collaborative team environment, where we all contribute our ideas. You have integrity and want to be part of a highly supportive team with strong family values. You have a strong focus on learning and development – both being coached, and coaching others. You might have experience in Forensic Accounting and Valuations, with exposure to disputes and/or damages, but otherwise you might have experience in Audit, Valuations, Transaction Services, or an inhouse role. Ideally, you will be a Qualified Accountant or part way through your qualifications in this area. What We Offer At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path. We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working. Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date. ED&I at HKA HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. All HKA employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr